Publix Super Markets, Inc. or just Publix is a large chain of employee-owned supermarkets. It was founded by George W. Jenkins in September 1930. Its headquarters is based in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Publix is a large grocery chain with more than 1000 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company owns the following brands: Aprons, GreenWise, PIX, and Publix Sabor. The company introduced Instacart in 2016 to provide online shopping and delivery services. This is the pilot program operating in the greater Miami area. Using this service, buyers can order gift cards, tobacco, prescription, aged-restricted items, and many more.